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Assistant Farm Manager

11/8/2025

The Assistant Farm Manager will be responsible for land and crop preparation, operation and maintenance of machinery, and irrigation operations. They will also assist with staff supervision and ensure compliance with company policies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology. Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.

About the Role

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern New South Wales, JBS Australia’s Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility at Yanco. Employing approximately 35 team members, Prime City Feedlot has a strong reputation for producing premium quality grain-fed beef. The 6,225 ha of dryland and irrigation farm onsite at Prime City supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

About the Role

The JBS Prime City Farm is currently recruiting an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join the team in a permanent full-time capacity. Reporting to the Farm Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Land and crop preparation including all facets of row crop and broad acre operations
Operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment including broad acre and row crop implements, tractors, centre pivots and pumps
Irrigation operations
Assisting with staff and contractor supervision
General farming duties
Ensuring compliance with JBS Australia policies, including but not limited to: WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations

On site accommodation and company vehicle are provided.

About You

Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities
Machinery and plant operation experience
Irrigation experience desirable but not essential
Ability to work independently and within a small team environment
Flexibility with working hours during busy periods
High levels of self-motivation, initiative and enthusiasm
Ability to work remotely dependent on cropping programs
Ability to work seasonal night shifts and split shifts

Why work for JBS?

Competitive salary + annual incentive bonus
Access to retail discounts with national partners
Health insurance discount with Bupa and Medibank Private

Interested? APPLY NOW!

For further information, please contact Scott Chick (Farm Manager) on 0407 740 686.

Key Skills

LeadershipMachinery OperationIrrigationTeamworkSelf-MotivationInitiativeFlexibilityGeneral Farming Duties